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Soft launch: Get 50% off at the new Ahi Poké on 17 July

To celebrate the launch of their second site at Belgravia’s Nova Food development, Ahi Poké will offer 50% off every customer’s total bill for the entire opening day on 17 July. This will include their signature bowls, along with their summer collaboration bowl with Caroline Receveur. As with the original Fitzrovia site, guests will also be able to create their own bowls.

Ahi Poké, a casual all-day café and take-away, is dedicated to serving up London’s latest food craving: Hawaiian-style raw fish (poké). It first opened just off Tottenham Court Road in mid-2016 and there are plans for a further roll-out coming soon.

The new Ahi Poké Victoria seeks to evoke the laid-back vibe of an Hawaiian beach shack, with outdoor seating and the interior built from sustainable materials including, reclaimed driftwood. It will be primarily a take-away location, making the most of the al-fresco dining available at Nova Food.

Daily and weekly specials will also be featured, alongside a selection of non-alcoholic beverages, and Earl Grey pineapple or milk chocolate cookies for dessert. To fit the brand’s sustainable ethos, all orders will be served in compostable containers.